Martha cherished her husband, Robert, and they were best friends for 23 wonderful years of their marriage.

Martha was born in Kearny, N.J., on Sept. 11, 1952, and was a daughter of the late William and Emma (Ruggiero) Hoyt.

She had worked as a clerk and performed customer service for the Wawa mini-markets in Blakeslee, Brodheadsville and Easton.

She attended Salem United Church of Christ in Gilbert.

We give thanks for Martha's presence in our lives and for the way her love touched our hearts forever. She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband, Robert. She was always a kind and gentle sister to her siblings: Diane Kozlowski and her husband, Thomas, of Toms River, N.J.; Virginia "Ginger" Hoyt of Toms River, N.J.; and Bert Hoyt and his wife, Claire, of North Arlington, N.J. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, a great-nephew and many friends.

She loved her family and friends deeply throughout life's ups, downs, joys and sorrows. She was always there for everyone in need to lend a helping hand.

Family and friends are welcome to offer their condolences from 1 p.m. until time of service Saturday, April 13, at Salem United Church of Christ in Gilbert. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the church, with the Rev. Michael Eckroth officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in loving memory of Martha Theresa Brown to: Monroe County Diabetes Society, 502 VNA Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, or to a charity of one's choice.